Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Sanity

Forme sanity is kept by crafting.  It's what clears my mind and allows me to think of other things.  So, here are some long term projects I have completed...


I have wanted a chalkboard for years.  I didn't know where to put it.  I found this spot on the landing, and I like it.  Of course it needed to be dressed up for fall.  

Last Christmas I saw a noël sign and wanted to make one.  I've been collecting since then, the N is made from shims Terry gave me, the O is an after Christmas deal at less than $1, the E was free with a coupon at Michael's and the L is made from leftover wood from framing the chalkboard!  I love how this came together.  I still want to add something under the N, like a small nativity maybe?? 

That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by!


Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Some Wedding Scrapbooking!

When we visited Jon and Vanessa in the summer, we found out that they had not yet printed their wedding photos!!  Almost 3 years later!  (Shameful, I know!!)  So, I offered to scrapbook their photos and take care of the printing, if they took care of the cost.  I finally started yesterday, and here is page one...

 
I bought a scrapbook kit called "Shabby Couture" (from Etc by Danyale) which contained their colors and seemed just right for Vanessa.  It's a little tricky because it's not the cutesy style I typically use, but I'm glad to expand my horizons a little. And that picture?  Pure genius.  It's so THEM.  Melissa took the pictures, and this is one of my favorites because of how it captures their personalities just right! 



Wednesday, 17 September 2014

It's Fall!!

started fall decorating a couple weeks ago!  Finally, now that the weather feels right, let's take a look at our fall decor!


This is the kitchen shelf... Jars full of fall-ness; homemade fabric pumpkins, acorns, plastic pears and bejewelled corn!


The stove, with another of my little homemade pumpkins!


The shelves.


More little pumpkins and a delicious smelling candle.


My bought-it-cheap pumpkin, which just needed the d re painted on Lord.





Lots of new pillow covers, using fabric I had around the house! Yeah!


Last, but not least, our table!  The box is filled with fake leaves, squash and berries.  Oh, yeah, and a few Yankee, Macintosh candles thrown in for good smell!

Thanks for taking the tour!  I think I have one more project to share.  I will share when it's done!